Originally Posted by
noglider
Correct. A pump alone is nearly worthless. You need levers. You also need a spare tube or a patch kit or both. A length of duct tape or Gorilla Tape is a good idea, and you can wrap it around your pump or something.
Thanks noglider for addressing my question! Thanks for the advice!
Originally Posted by
metz1295
i can't think of a single reason not to have tire repair equipment on a ride.
As I mentioned above, I found it a hassle each time when I parked the bike outside for 20 minutes I had to remove the pump (in my case it's tightly strapped with velcro tape or bungee balls) and carry it with me for fear of theft, then reattach it when I'm back, esp. in view that I had done this so many times but never got a flat in 3-4 years except once at home. It's not heavy, of course, but chances seem to be that I'll thank God once every 5 years that I had carried the pump with me.
But yes, I'll definitely follow the advice to learn how to repair a leaking tube or change tubes (mainly the rear tire is the tricky one).